On Becoming a Person
by Carl R. Rogers
Rogers's essays on client-centred therapy, the fully functioning person, congruence, unconditional positive regard and empathy. The humanistic psychology classic and the source of modern coaching's stance.
Read it if…
you want the origin of 'the client has the answers'.
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Skip it if…
you want technique; it is philosophy of helping.
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Three things you will actually use
- Congruence, positive regard, empathy.
- People move toward growth when accepted.
- The curious paradox: when I accept myself, I can change.
Do this first
Read 'This Is Me' and the chapter on the characteristics of a helping relationship.
Our verdict
The humanistic classic.
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